Medications

Source Object: Medications

Overview and Usage: The "Medications" source object in the athena EHR system is designed to manage and store patient medication information. Developers can access and utilize this object to retrieve, update, and manage patient medication data. Key data fields include:

• Encounter ID: Identifies the patient's medical encounter associated with the medication.
• Events (Event Date, Type, User Display Name): Records events related to medication changes, such as dosage adjustments and renewals.
• Medication: Specifies the name or description of the medication.
• Medication Entry ID: Uniquely identifies each medication entry.
• Stop Reason: Indicates the reason for discontinuing the medication.
• Structured SIG (Dosage Action, Additional Instructions, Dosage Duration, Frequency, Quantity, Route): Provides structured dosage information for the medication.
• Approved By: Indicates the user who approved the medication.
• Billing NDC: Contains the National Drug Code (NDC) for billing purposes.
• Pharmacy (NCPDP ID): Identifies the pharmacy where the medication was filled.
• Prescribed By: Specifies the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
• Quantity, Quantity Unit, Refills Allowed: Specifies the quantity, unit, and number of refills allowed for the medication.
• Route: Indicates the administration route of the medication.
• Status: Represents the current status of the medication (e.g., active, discontinued).
• Therapeutic Class: Specifies the therapeutic class or category of the medication.
• Unstructured SIG: Contains unstructured dosage instructions for the medication.

Developers can leverage the "Medications" source object to create applications that manage patients' medication records, helping healthcare providers make informed decisions regarding patient care and prescriptions.

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